Yield: 1 loaf
Skill level: Moderate
This apple walnut bread is a wholesome, plant-based loaf packed with warm spices and natural sweetness. Made with whole grains, applesauce, and fresh apples, it delivers a soft, hearty texture with just the right amount of crunch from toasted walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or meal prep, this easy recipe brings comforting flavor and nourishing ingredients together in every slice.
Apple walnut bread with warm spices and whole grains. A soft, nourishing loaf perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons canola or other neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk of choice
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups Autumn Glory, peeled, cored, and chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- Place the walnuts in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet, then bake until just toasted, about 7-8 minutes. Nuts can burn very quickly, so keep the oven light on and check every minute after 5 minutes. Remove, let cool slightly, and roughly chop. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the ground flaxseed and 2 tablespoons of water, then mix until combined. Set aside until just gelled, about 5 minutes.
- While the flaxseed mixture is coming together, place the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a separate large bowl. Whisk until well mixed.
- To the flaxseed bowl, add the applesauce, oil, non-dairy milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined, then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; the batter will be very thick - that’s normal!
- Add the Autumn Glory apples and walnuts and mix together with a spoon, spatula, or your hands. You just want to mix the apples into the thick batter, taking care to avoid overmixing.
- Place the batter into the prepared loaf pan, pressing the top down as much as possible. Lightly cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then bake another 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently remove and let cool on a wire rack until mostly cooled.
- Slice and enjoy! Give it a try with a smear of almond butter and more sliced Autumn Glory apples on top!
Recipe created by Delish Knowledge for Superfresh Growers®.
